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Prosecutors want to reinstate murder charge
Prosecutors asked an appeals court Tuesday to reinstate a murder conviction for a woman who served two years in prison for manslaughter in the dog-mauling death of a neighbor.
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Dog mauling couple out on parole
After serving slightly more than half her four year sentence, Marjorie Knoller was granted parole. She and her husband, Robert Noel, were convicted of involuntary manslaughter for their dogs' fatal mauling of their San Francisco neighbor. Knoller was also convicted of second-degree murder, but the trial judge overturned the jury's decision.
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Noel paroled in September 2003
Four years
The San Francisco lawyer whose dogs fatally mauled a neighbor was sentenced in July 2002 to four years in prison, the maximum allowed for involuntary manslaughter — but far less than the term she would have faced for second-degree murder.
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New trial granted on murder charge
Though he had harsh words for convicted couple Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel, Judge James Warren set aside Knoller's second-degree murder conviction and granted her a retrial. The couple still faces sentencing for involuntary manslaughter and owning a mischievous animal.
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Defense's motion for a new trial
Prosecution's reply
Knoller changes lawyers
Convicted of second-degree murder, Marjorie Knoller hires a new lawyer to handle her sentencing. Appeals specialist Dennis Riordan replaces trial attorney Nedra Ruiz, who made headlines for unorthodox courtroom theatrics.
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Sentencing delayed
Verdict: Guilty on all counts
A Los Angeles jury has found lawyer Marjorie Knoller guilty of second-degree murder and both she and her husband Robert Noel guilty of manslaughter for their dogs' fatal mauling of a neighbor.
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March 18, 2002:Closing arguments
March 15, 2002:Defense calls last witness
March 14, 2002:Knoller takes the stand
March 14, 2002:Defense report: Remorse would have spared murder charge
March 11, 2002:Defendant sobs on stand
March 8, 2002:Witness heard screams, whimpering
March 8, 2002:Hearing to be held over defense lawyer's interview
March 8, 2002:Defense lawyer unconventional
March 7, 2002:Defense witness testimony backfires
March 6, 2002:Witnesses testify dogs were well-behaved
March 5, 2002:Defense's turn to present case
March 4, 2002:Pictures, ME detail injuries
March 1, 2002:Victim's partner endures painful cross
March 1, 2002:Jury won't see dog's skull
Feb. 28, 2002:Eyewitness neighbor describes mauling
Feb. 28, 2002:Witness: Knoller seemed cold after fatal attack
Feb. 27, 2002: Parade of witnesses testify about dogs
Feb. 26, 2002:Neighbors take the stand
Feb. 21, 2002:Defendants linked to prison gang
Feb. 21, 2002:Witnesses say dogs were dangerous
Feb. 20, 2002:Previous owner: Bane was a "big clown"
Feb. 19, 2002: Emotional openings kick off dog maul trial
Feb. 15, 2002: Jury picked for dog mauling trial
Feb. 14, 2002: Witness to hear dog-maul opening
Feb. 8, 2002: Possible jurors tell dog attack tales
Jan. 25, 2002: Jury selection opens in dog attack
Jan. 24, 2002: Prospective jurors quizzed on views of dogs
Feb. 2, 2002: Sex testimony denied in dog trial
Jan. 31, 2002: Dog in deadly attack killed
Jan. 29, 2002: Dog mauling victim partner can testify
Jan. 2, 2002: Judge to rule in dog attack cases
Oct. 26, 2001: Court upholds dog's death sentence
May 30, 2001: San Francisco couple plead not guilty
Apr. 11, 2001: Victim's mother files wrongful death suit
Mar. 30, 2001: Did couple know dogs were dangerous?
Mar. 29, 2001: Bail set high for San Francisco couple in dog attack
Mar. 28, 2001: Grand jury indicts two in fatal dog attack
Mar. 13, 2001: Lesbian partner files wrongful death suit
Mar. 1, 2001: Judge denies media request for documents
Feb. 23, 2001: Second dog in fatal mauling case ordered destroyed
Feb. 22, 2001: Killer dog conspiracy theory
Feb. 14, 2001: Public testifies of run-ins with dogs
Jan. 27, 2001: Woman mauled by neighbor's dog
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Married lawyers Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel are convicted of all counts for the fatal dog mauling of their neighbor, Diane Whipple. Knoller was found guilty of second-degree murder, while she and her husband were both convicted of manslaughter and owning a dangerous animal.
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New Trial Motion
After her conviction, Marjorie Knoller seeks a new trial in this 90-page appeal
Defense's Response
Following the prosecution's response to the new trial motion, which held that Knoller's murder conviction should stand, the defense filed this response
Verdict Sheet
Jurors must fill this form out once they determine whether or not to convict Knoller of murder or Noel and Knoller of manslaughter and keeping a dangerous animal
Noel's Letter
Before he was charged, Robert Noel wrote an 18-page letter to DA Terence Hallinan
Vicious Dog Hearing
Witnesses offer accounts about Bane and Hera, who they say were dangerous
Civil Complaint
Diane Whipple's lover, Sharon Smith, filed this controversial wrongful death suit against the defendants
The Indictment
Grand jury indicted Knoller for second-degree murder and the couple for manslaughter and keeping a dangerous animal
Prosecution's Motion
These excerpts argue that evidence regarding the dogs and the relationship between the defendants and their adopted son should be admissible
Motion to Exclude
The defense successfully sought to keep testimony regarding sexual relationships out of the trial
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